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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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