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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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