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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment 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 educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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