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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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