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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? 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 digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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