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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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