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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive 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 participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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