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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original 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 participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to understand these new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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