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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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