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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What original 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 institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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