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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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