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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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