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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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