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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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