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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 we handle problems like poor 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 e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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