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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original 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 institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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