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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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