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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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