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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the 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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