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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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