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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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