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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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