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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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