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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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