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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original 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 issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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