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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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