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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What original 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 organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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