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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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