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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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