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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative 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 we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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