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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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