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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original 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 institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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