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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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