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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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