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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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