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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? 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 inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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