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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative 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 we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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