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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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