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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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