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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental 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 teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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