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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment 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 attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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