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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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