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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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