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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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