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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What 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 participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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