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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What original 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 teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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