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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original 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 institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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