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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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