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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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