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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massive open online courses? What 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 educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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