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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and 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 educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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