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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners 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 issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC 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 manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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