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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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