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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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