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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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