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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC 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 participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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