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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively 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 institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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