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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? 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 teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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