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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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