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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What original 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 we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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