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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp these open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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