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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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