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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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