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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and 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 manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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