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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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