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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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