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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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