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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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