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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation 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 get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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