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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? 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 we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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