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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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