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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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