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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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