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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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