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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original 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 organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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