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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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