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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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