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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive 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 teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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