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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online 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 teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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