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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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