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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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