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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity 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 participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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