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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? 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 teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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