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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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