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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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