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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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