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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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