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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? 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 educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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