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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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