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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What original 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 educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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