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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative 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 problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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