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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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