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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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