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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X 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 inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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