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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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