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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative 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 teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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