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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation 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 educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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