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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation 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 participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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