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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? 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 teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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