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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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