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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment 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 we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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