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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive 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 organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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