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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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