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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota 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 stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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