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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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