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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology enable students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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