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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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