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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment 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 low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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