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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental 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 educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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