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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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