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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation 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 stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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