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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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