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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental 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 organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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