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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belarus 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 organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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