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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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