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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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