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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative 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 educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education