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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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