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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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