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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology enable students all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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