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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? 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 organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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