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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original 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 low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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