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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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