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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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