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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and 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 we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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