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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX 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 participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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