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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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