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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and 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 stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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