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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and 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 institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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