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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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