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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOC courses? What original 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 stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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