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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original 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 problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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