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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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