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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning enable people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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