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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive 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 teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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