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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and 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 dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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