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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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