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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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