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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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