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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original 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 manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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