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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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