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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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