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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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