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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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