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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati 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 inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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