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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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