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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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