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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera 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 handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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