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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative 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 educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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