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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and 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 stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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