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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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