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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and 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 organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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