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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original 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 organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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