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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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