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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX 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 manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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