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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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