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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original 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 teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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