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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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