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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What original 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 institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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