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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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