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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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