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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment 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 stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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