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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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