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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively 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 participants manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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