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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental 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 low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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