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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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