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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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