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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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