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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? 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 manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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