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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original 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 teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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