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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental 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 stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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