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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and 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 we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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