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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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