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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massive 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 participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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