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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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