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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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