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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative 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 issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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