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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental 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 we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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