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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What 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 stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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