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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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