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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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