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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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