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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and 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 organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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