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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental 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 institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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