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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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