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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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