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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and 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 educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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