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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative 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 teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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