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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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