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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation 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 we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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