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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have empowered learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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