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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original 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 organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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