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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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