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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation 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 handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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