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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy 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 organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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