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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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