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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University 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 handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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