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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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