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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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