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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online 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 stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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