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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and 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 teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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