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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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