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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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