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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What 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 stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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