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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology enable people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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