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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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