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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? 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 learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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