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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation 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 educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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