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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What 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 educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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