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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original 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 educators deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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