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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and 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 online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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