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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices 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 poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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