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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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