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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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