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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massive open online courses? What 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 organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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