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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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