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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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