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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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