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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment 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 stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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