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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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