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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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