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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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