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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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