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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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