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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison 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 organizations handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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