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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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