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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? 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 institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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