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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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