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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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