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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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