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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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