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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? 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 participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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