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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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