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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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