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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original 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 participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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