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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies 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 problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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