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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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