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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC 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 we handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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