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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative 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 low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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