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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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