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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment 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 inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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