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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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