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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive 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 stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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