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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation 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 stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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