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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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