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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity 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 institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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