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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and 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 organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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