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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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