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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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