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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment 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 stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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