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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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