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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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