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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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