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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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