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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important 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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