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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment 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 participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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