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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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