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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative 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 issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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