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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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