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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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