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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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