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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the major 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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