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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation 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 manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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