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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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