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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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