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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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