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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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