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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental 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 inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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