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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices 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 inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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