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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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