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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment 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 teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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