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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices 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 problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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