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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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