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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Laos 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 stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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