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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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