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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand these open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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