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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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