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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original 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 teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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