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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What 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 educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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