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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment 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 we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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