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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation 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 educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the 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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