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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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