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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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