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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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