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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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