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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What original 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 we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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