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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original 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 educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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