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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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