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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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