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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental 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 teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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