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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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