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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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