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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original 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 participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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