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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in online education technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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