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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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