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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy 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 we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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