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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What 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 institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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