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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? 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 teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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