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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative 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 handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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