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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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