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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and 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 we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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