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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massive open online courses? 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 participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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