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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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