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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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