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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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