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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies 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 inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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