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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University 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 educators handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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