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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? 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 institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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