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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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