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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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