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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Anguilla to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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