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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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