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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major 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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