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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning have enabled students all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative 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 institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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