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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University 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 stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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