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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original 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 institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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