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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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