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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden 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 teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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