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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? 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 get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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