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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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