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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University 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 participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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