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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and 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 get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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