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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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