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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and 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 institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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