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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What original 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 participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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