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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original 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 we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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