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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative 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 educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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