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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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