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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original 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 get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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