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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative 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 stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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