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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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