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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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