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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment 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 teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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