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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University 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 handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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