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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning enable people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental 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 educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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