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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation 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 get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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