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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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