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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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