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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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