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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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