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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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