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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment 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 organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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