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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative 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 educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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