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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education have enabled humans all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What 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 participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details 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 topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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