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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original 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 handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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