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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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