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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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