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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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