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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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