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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open education experiments. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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