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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these massive open online courses? 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 deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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