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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative 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 participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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