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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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