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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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