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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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