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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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