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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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