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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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