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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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