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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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