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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and 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 teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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