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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and 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 problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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