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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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