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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and 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 we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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