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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus 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 teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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