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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What 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 teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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