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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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