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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand these open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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