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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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