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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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