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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massive open online 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 institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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