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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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