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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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