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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative 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 teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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