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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative 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 institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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