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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What 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 educators deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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