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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What 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 deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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