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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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