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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental 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 organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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