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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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