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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment 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 participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers 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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