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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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