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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online 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 educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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