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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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