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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively 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 teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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