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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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