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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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