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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 manage low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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