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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning have enabled students all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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