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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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