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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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