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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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