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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original 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 get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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