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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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