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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? 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 stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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