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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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