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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative 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 organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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