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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and 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 manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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