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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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