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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative 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 teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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