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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC courses? 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 organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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