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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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