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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and 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 institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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