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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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