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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation 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 we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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