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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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