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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental 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 handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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