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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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