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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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