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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental 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 educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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