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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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