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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin 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 problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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