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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? 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 student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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