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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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