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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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