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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and 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 stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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