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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What 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 institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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