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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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