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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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