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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original 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 participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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