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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and 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 institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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