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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island 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 we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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