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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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