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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology have enabled humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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