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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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