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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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