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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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