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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and 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 stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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