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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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