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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative 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 stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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