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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOC courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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