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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation 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 participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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