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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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