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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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