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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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