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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What original 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 institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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