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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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