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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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