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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology enable humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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