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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and 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 teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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