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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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