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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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