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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment 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 educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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