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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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