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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original 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 participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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