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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates 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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