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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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