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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 organizations deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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