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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education