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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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