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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? 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 poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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