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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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