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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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