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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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