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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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