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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original 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 participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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