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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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