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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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