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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental 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 organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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