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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What original 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 we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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