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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental 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 organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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