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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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