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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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