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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University 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 institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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