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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and 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 poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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