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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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