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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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