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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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