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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative 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 stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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