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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? 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 participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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