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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and 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 problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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