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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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