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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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