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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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