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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and 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 educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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