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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online 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 stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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