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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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