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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental 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 organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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