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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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