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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative 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 we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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