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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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