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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation 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 institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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