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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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