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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative 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 teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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