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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative 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 organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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