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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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