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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What 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 we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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