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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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