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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these massive open online courses? What 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 the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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