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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC 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 handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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