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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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