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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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