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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative 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 teachers manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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