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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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