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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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