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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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