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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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