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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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