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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and 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 manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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