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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? 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 educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key 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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