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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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