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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment 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 we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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