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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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