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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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