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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative 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 educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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