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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original 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 participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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