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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? 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 we manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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