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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation 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 educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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