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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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