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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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