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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand these open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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