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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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